• HP Pavilion Desktop Build Quality
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Anyone have any experience with these models? I've heard HPs laptops are awful, but their desktops are pretty good. How is the build quality of their HP Pavilion (Desktops)? [editline]Ubdate[/editline] So thanks to some 8 posts, I've gone on the hunt for HP models. Now, I've narrowed it down. Should I go with: a.) [url]http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03012519&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5156970[/url] or b.) [url]http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02863020&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5098896[/url] For people who don't feel like clicking, the A model has an Intel i3 2310 Processor (3.4 ghz, 2 cores), integrated Intel HD Graphics, and a 300w PSU. This model is slightly less expensive. the B model has an AMD Phenom II X4 960T (2.9 ghz, 4 cores), integrated ATi 4200 Graphics, and a 250w PSU. This model is slightly more expensive. Regardless of the model, I'm going to put in a better GPU. Which one?
Bump. :(
I have a (desktop) HP Pavilion Elite (or something like that) and its been running for 3 years without problems. I just upgraded mine and even before the upgrade I could still run things at 1920 x 1080 without problems. I got it for $500 too, what a steal (for the time 3 years ago). Personally, if you don't want to build your own the HP pavilion would be my next suggestion. Very good quality.
Well, normally if you buy a prebuilt computer from a company like HP, Dell, Compaq etc, they are fitted with cheap components that are [I]more[/I]likely to fail. A common problem with them is cheap motherboards and hard disks. The reason they do this is for profit maximisation, and it works.
[QUOTE=Slater;33486884]Well, normally if you buy a prebuilt computer from a company like HP, Dell, Compaq etc, they are fitted with cheap components that are [I]more[/I]likely to fail. A common problem with them is cheap motherboards and hard disks. The reason they do this is for profit maximisation, and it works.[/QUOTE] Really? I haven't had a single problem with my motherboard or my hard drive, they have both worked perfectly.
[QUOTE=Bumrang;33486921]Really? I haven't had a single problem with my motherboard or my hard drive, they have both worked perfectly.[/QUOTE] That's great then! I only posted that because it's normally a fairly common OEM problem.
The build quality is decent. Good cable management (well there is in mine) aswell.
If I am supposed to get a prebuilt desktop. I'd go for a hp. HP desktop cases are upgrade friendly unlike cases from other manufacturers. I have one HP desktop (don't remember type) it's easily upgradeable, and its motherboard are mounted upside down like Lian-Li cases.
[QUOTE=adam1172;33492380]If I am supposed to get a prebuilt desktop. I'd go for a hp. HP desktop cases are upgrade friendly unlike cases from other manufacturers. I have one HP desktop (don't remember type) it's easily upgradeable, and its motherboard are mounted upside down like Lian-Li cases.[/QUOTE] Also upgrading an HP doesn't void your warranty like it does for many other manufacturers.
[QUOTE=superdinoman;33495289]Also upgrading an HP doesn't void your warranty like it does for many other manufacturers.[/QUOTE] Except the PSU I think.
[QUOTE=Bytecry;33495306]Except the PSU I think.[/QUOTE] You can if you are certified to work on PCs, or if you take the computer to someone who is.
Thanks a lot for your responses. I asked this question awhile back somewhere elsewhere, and everyone pretty much said to avoid HP desktops like the plague. Odd. Updated OP with new question.
Bump again. New question dammit. :(
A model because AMD isn't doing desktop processors anymore, and it a better bang for the buck. The CPU isn't bad either, but I would go get a better one with that extra money.
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